(Esc. Naval 2016)
Which option best completes the paragraph below?
Eat healthy
In today’s fast-paced world, it is so easy __________ through a drive-through window to grab something to eat. It is also easy __________ into a gas station __________ a bag of chips, a soda, and some candy. However, __________ this is not the best choice for our bodies. Simply put – the more junk you put into your body, the worse you are going to feel. Try __________ your body with healthy food, drink plenty of water, and skip fast food lines as much as you can to feel healthy and happy.
(Abridged from http://www.teenadvice.about.com)
driving – stopping – to buy – to do – to nourish
driving – stopping – to buy – doing – to nourish
to drive – to stop – to buy – doing – to nourish
to drive – to stop – buying –doing – nourishing
to drive – to stop – to buy – to do – nourishing
Gabarito:
to drive – to stop – to buy – doing – to nourish
[C]
- It is easy to drive >> em construções "it is + adjetivo ("easy") + verbo", é adequado o uso do infinitivo;
- It is also easy to stop >> em construções "it is + adjetivo ("easy") + verbo", é adequado o uso do infinitivo;
- into a gas station to buy a bag >> nesse caso, o "to" é uma preposição que indica "para", entrar para comprar (a forma deve ser infinitiva);
- However, doing this is... >> o verbo no gerúndio é adequado como sujeito da frase;
- Try to nourish your body >> no sentido de se esforçar para atingir um objetivo, o "try" deve ser seguido por verbo no infinitivo.